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Sydney Walking Events 2017

November 1, 2016

We have pulled together the definitive list of Sydney walking events 2017. It’s an event calendar of challenge walks with something to suit everybody. We’ve included some running events because they offer entries especially for walkers.

Event Calendar 2017

Sydney Walking Events

The SMH Sunrun

Saturday 4 February 2017

Location: Northern Beaches from Dee Why to ManlyAbout: 7km and 10km solo or team Cost: $30-$130 per personSupporting:Life Saving Clubs in Manly and Dee Why.

Great Illawarra Walk

Saturday 18 – Sunday 19 March 2017

Location: Day 1 Shellharbour to Coalcliff. Day 2 Coalcliff to Wollongong.About: From 1 – 100km. Solo or team. Cost: $30 per adult and $20 per childSupporting:Southern Youth and Family Services for children in the Illawarra community.

Anzac Day Challenge

Saturday 23 April 2017

Location: Ku-ring-gai and Garigal National ParksAbout: 25km, 35km and 40km. Solo or teams. Cost: $55 to $130 per personSupporting:Soldier On and Mates 4 Mates for the care of those who have served Australia.

Walk with Lifehouse

Saturday, 14th October 2017

Location: Royal National Park About: A one-day coastal trek over 28kms, in teams of 4. Cost: Early bird $50 (before 31st July), standard $75 (from 1st August), raise $800 minimum per member.Supporting:Chris O’Brien Lifehouse The aim of all Lifehouse staff is to provide uncompromising care for everyone affected by cancer.Surprise! Sydney Coast Walks facilitate this event for Chris O’Brien Lifehouse and are thrilled to announce Gail O’Brien will be leading a team.

Find some of the best Sydney walking events for a personal challenge you can be proud of. Enjoy choosing a walk to suit you from the 2017 calendar, including Coastrek, Oxfam Trailwalker and fun runs such as the City to Surf, or Sutherland to Surf, that have a walking component.

Tara Wells co-owns Sydney Coast Walks, and co-hosts new podcast This Hiking Life with her husband Ian Wells. She is a journalist and former TV and radio producer/presenter who’s delighted to combine her love of hiking with story-telling.